Lake Waynoka Water Supply Reservoir Fishing in Brown County, Ohio

• Overview

  Brown County, Ohio, is where Lake Waynoka Water Supply Reservoir sits. The ground around here is rolling hill. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Georgetown, is 7.6 miles away. Winchester follows at 8.2 miles, then Mount Orab at 8.6 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Waynoka Water Supply Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Brown County include rainbow darter, fantail darter, greenside darter and johnny darter. The county list is broader than any single water. Lake Waynoka Water Supply Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 74°F and January at 28°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Lake Waynoka Water Supply Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Lake Waynoka Upground Reservoir is 0.4 miles distant. Signs at Lake Waynoka Water Supply Reservoir carry more weight than any list.